Drafter

We are hiring a Drafter to work out of our San Jose office or San Diego offices!

We are hiring a Drafter to work out of our San Jose or San Diego offices with strong technical abilities, interest in land development and/or transportation civil engineering, and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Assignments include working with a team of engineers to assist in the preliminary and final engineering stages. Such tasks could include; drafting various surveying maps, plans, exhibits and digital data files using the appropriate CAD software.

Responsibilities:  

• Working with a team of engineers to assist in the preliminary engineering stages. 
• Prepare improvement plans, site plans, utility plans, grading plans, drainage plans, stormwater treatment plans, tentative maps, and other drawings and exhibits as directed.
• Update drawings and CAD files, as directed by the Engineers to keep them current. Responsible for daily backup of CAD drawings.
• Work with standard CAD specifications, and formats that are required by various private firms and government agencies. Enlarge or reduce drawings to fit a specific scale.
• Help maintain the CAD drawing file project directory.

Requirements

• A.A or B.S. in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Design Technology, Engineering Technology or related field from an ABET accredited curriculum or equivalent plus appropriate continuing education.
• One year experience performing related engineering or surveying tasks is preferred.
• Candidate should be familiar with basic engineering and surveying terms and methods along with an understanding of pertinent computer software, which includes AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Candidate must have knowledge of mathematics, including algebra and trigonometry.
• Must have strong communication skills and be team-oriented.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

Pay:

• The typical base salary range for this position is $55,500 - $67,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

Workplace Awards:

• We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work"certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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